Dietary Aide Jobs in Washington

A Dietary Aide, also known as a dietetic aide, is a professional who provides crucial support within the nutrition industry, primarily in healthcare settings like hospitals, nursing homes, or rehabilitation centers. Their primary role involves assisting dietitians or nutritionists in food planning and preparation, ensuring the meals meet the dietary needs of the patients. This could include preparing special meals for patients with food allergies, diabetes, or other specific dietary requirements. They are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, adhering to food safety standards, and sometimes even helping patients with their meals. A Dietary Aide is also often in charge of keeping records, including meal consumption, food inventory, and patient dietary information.

Key skills for a Dietary Aide include strong knowledge of nutrition and diet, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. In terms of certification, there aren't specific certifications required for this role, although a Food Handler's Permit is usually expected. Prior to becoming a Dietary Aide, a person might have experience in roles such as a kitchen helper, food service worker, or even a caregiver. These positions provide valuable experience in food preparation, safety procedures, and patient interaction, all of which are very beneficial for a Dietary Aide role.

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Dietary Assistant - Nutrition Services

  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 hours ago

Consistently demonstrates excellent customer service maintaining compassion and empathy at all times. Assemble and deliver patient, visitor and caregiver meal orders in a high-volume, fast-paced...

Dietary Aide II

  • Puyallup, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Puyallup, WA
  • 21 hours ago

FTE:.5, Shift: Evening, Schedule: Evenings Position Summary The Dietary Aide II is a collaborative opportunity on our Nutrition Services team....

Dietary Aide

  • Puyallup, WA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Puyallup, WA
  • 23 hours ago

Overview Role: Dietary Aide Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

Dietary Aide

  • Toppenish, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Toppenish, WA
  • 2 days ago

Location: Toppenish, US-WA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent dietary aide $17.75-22.19 General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Dietary Aide - PT/PRN - Avamere Cascade Park - DIETA025926

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 2 days ago

Dietary Aide****Setting:** Skilled Nursing**Type:** Part-time or on-call**Wage:** $20 - $27 DOE**Location:** Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park - 801 SE Park Crest Ave, Vancouver WA 98683**Employee Perks...

Dietary Aide - PT - Avamere Issaquah

  • Issaquah, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA
  • 2 days ago

Requirements and Qualifications: Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred but not required. Must obtain Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment....

Dietary Aide

  • Spokane, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 2 days ago

We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals....

Dietary Aide - FT

  • Burien, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Burien, WA
  • 2 days ago

Dietary Aide: Skilled Nursing/Nursing Home Shift: 5:30am - 1:30pm Off Tuesdays and Sundays Wage: $17-$20 DOE The primary responsibility of a Dietary Aide is to provide assistance in all food functions...

Dietary Aide/Helper

  • Edmonds, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Edmonds, WA
  • 4 days ago

We're currently looking for a passionate and skilled Dietary Aide/Helper to help provide exceptional care to our residents. Why Work Here?...

Dietary Aide

  • Pasco, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pasco, WA
  • 4 days ago

Avalon Health and Rehab Pasco is seeking a dependable, enthusiastic, and dedicated Dishwasher to join our outstanding team! $16.66 - $18.00 /hr Part time Come join our team! We offer great...

Dietary Aide Part Time

  • East Wenatchee, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • East Wenatchee, WA
  • 4 days ago

Job Type: Part Time Reports to: Dietary Director Full Wage Range: $16.28-$20.00 Full Job Description: Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period. Set up meal trays. Must...

Dietary Aide (Nursing Home)

  • Port Angeles, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Port Angeles, WA
  • 5 days ago

Olympic View Care Center in Port Angeles, WA is now hiring Dietary Aides! Come join our amazing team! Pay Range: $16.50 DOE Who we are: Olympic View Care Center is part of the Caldera Care family....

Dietary Aide - DIETA025601

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

Dietary Aide****Status:** Part-time**Wage:** $19/hour**Location:** Richmond Beach Rehab - 19235 15th Ave NW Shoreline, WA 98177**Apply at Teamavamere.com**"Our team is rich in culture and diversity,...

Dietary Aide

  • East Wenatchee, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • East Wenatchee, WA
  • 5 days ago

Location: East Wenatchee, US-WA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Dietary Aide Wage: $16.28-$20 Reports to: Dietary Director Type: Full Time General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined...

Dietary Aide - PT - Avamere Pacific Ridge - DIETA025582

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 5 days ago

Dietary Aide****Type:** Part-time**Wage:** $20 - $27 DOE**Location:** Avamere at Pacific RidgeAt Avamere, we offer a strong, exciting team environment with group decision making culture!...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Washington

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Washington offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
9.8%
Some High School
1.6%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dietary Aides in Washington
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%